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jinxed

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verb

past tense of jinx

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jinxed
Adjective
  • However, the Palestinians are unhappy with the speed of FIFA’s inquiries.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • Their presidential candidate, Erika Meza, a 25-year veteran teacher from the Southeast Side, is unhappy with what CTU has come to symbolize.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • None of his previous work has been released in the U.S., which is unfortunate because Demoustier (brother of the talented actress Anaïs) is one of those rare French filmmakers who can blend suspense with perceptive writing and characterization, resulting in artsy thrillers that dig deep.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
  • The decision was so unfortunate that the NAIA felt compelled to issue an apology.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • Kloss possessed a superhuman talent for observation.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Experts debated the connection, but by 2001 paleontologists uncovered early whale ankle bones that possessed traits only seen among artiodactyls.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • While Sainz was initially unlucky with the timing of the VSC, a P8 finish from the Spaniard and a P5 finish from Albon is still a mega points haul for Williams to start off the European stint of the 2025 calendar.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • The Harris 2024 campaign wasn’t just unlucky or hamstrung by the timing of events.
    Becket Adams, National Review, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • That quickly became disastrous for both sides as officials had a very public spat with one another using harsh rhetoric in front of a slew of journalists invited to cover what was initially intended to be brief opening remarks.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
  • The second leg against AZ after a disastrous 1-0 defeat in Holland.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 9 May 2025
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“Jinxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jinxed. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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